DAC Approves Rs 54,000 Crore Defence Acquisitions

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for eight capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 54,000 crore on March 20, 2025. Key approvals include 1350 HP engines for T-90 tanks, Varunastra heavy torpedoes, and Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems. New guidelines were also introduced to shorten procurement timelines under the Year of Reforms initiative.